How To Create A Drop Down In Confluence
- George Apostolov
How To Create A Drop Down In Confluence: step-by-step guide
Type
/expandand select "Expand" from the dropdown menu.In the Title field, enter what you want the dropdown to show when collapsed.
In the body, add the content you want hidden until expanded.
Publish/ Update the page and your dropdown is now live.
Quick answer: To create a drop down in Confluence, type /expand and select Expand, enter the collapsed view title, add the hidden content to the body, and then publish or update the page to make your dropdown live.
About this Confluence tutorial
Make hidden content viewable by adding an expandable drop down section on your Confluence pages. Follow these simple steps to publish yours. This guide shows how to create A Drop Down In Confluence in 4 steps, starting with "Type /expand and select 'Expand' from the dropdown menu" and finishing with "Publish/ Update the page and your dropdown is now live". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Confluence interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create A Drop Down In Confluence?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Confluence data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Confluence. Related guides: How To Create A Flow Chart In Confluence, How To Create A Folder In Confluence and How To Create A Form In Confluence. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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